Man, 36, found with stab wounds near Falkirk in early hours of the morning
He was taken to hospital for treatment
A man was taken to hospital with stab injuries after a "violent assault" in the early hours of the morning.
Police were called to a report of a man found with serious injuries in Glasgow Road in the Camelon area of Falkirk at around 12.55am on Friday.
The 36-year-old was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where he was treated for stab injuries.
Officers said that three to four men, described as being aged between 30 and 40 years old and wearing dark clothing and face coverings, were seen running along Glasgow Road in the direction of Mariner Road around the time the assault took place.
They are appealing for information about the incident.
Detective Sergeant Gill Rennie said: "This was a violent assault on the victim who has been left with serious injuries and it is vital we trace the persons responsible.
"We are appealing to anyone who was in the area of Glasgow Road and Mariner Road in Camelon in the early hours of Friday morning, who saw or heard anything at all suspicious, to please get in touch.
"We would also urge anyone with private CCTV or dashcam footage which could be of significance to our investigation to come forward.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0133 of Friday, 12 July, 2024.
"Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."